Umbrella.



R. L. & T. SUSEMIHL.

UMBRELLA.

APPLIOATION FILED 31111.28, 1909.

Patented Apr.' 5, 1910.

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Patented Apr. 5

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UMBRELLA.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.28, 1900.

YR. L. 6L T. SUSEMIHL.

R. L. L T. SUSEMIHL.

UMBRELLA.

ArPLIoATIoN FILED huma, 1909.

Patented Apr. 5, 1910.

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RICHARD L. SUSEIVIIHL AND THEODOR SUSEIVIIHL, 0F NEW YORK, N. Y.

UMBRELLA.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 5, 1910.

Application filed January 28, 1909. Serial No. 474,749.

T 0 all whom it may concern.'

Be it known that we, Riornmo L. Susu- MIHL, a citizen of the United States, and 'lnnooon Susunrin., a subject of the German Emperor, and both residents of the city of New York, borough of Brooklyn, in the county of Kings and .State of New York, have invented a new and Improved Umbrella, of which the followii'lg is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to umbrellas, and more particularly to a folding umbrella comprising' a rod formed in sections which can be disjointed, and a folding frame carried by one of the sections, the folding frame comprising a ruimer, sectional ribs pivotally secured together, and stays cured to the runner, the stays being pivoted at the inner ends of the outer rib sections, the rib sections being' arranged to fold back upon each other, and the runner being so arranged that it can be positioned adjacent to the notch, whereby the stays and `the rib sections can be arranged in juxtaposition to form a compact bundle substantially equal in length to half the length of a rib. V

An object of the invention is lo provide a simple, inexpensive and durable lolding umbrella, which can be disjointed and folded into a compact form, which takes up but very little space, which is easily manipulated both in opening and closing the urn brella and in foldingit. and which is strongly constructed, so that sudden gusts of wind or the like cannot easily injure or disarrange t-he frame.

A further object of the in\f'entio11 is to provide a folding umbrella in which the cover is permanently associated with the folding frame, in which the ribs are formed of jointed sections so that Ithey can be folded upon 'themselves `to occupy a space equal. in length 'to approximately half ythe length of a rib, in which the section which carries the folding frame is separable from the other sections of the rod, the other sections being flexibly jointed so that they can be folded lupon each other, and in which different forms of ribs and other parts can be employed.

The invention consists in the construction and combination of parts to loe more fully described hereinafter and particularly set forth in the claims.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, in which similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the views, and in which- Figure l is an elevation showing the rod, one of the ribs, and a stay of an umbrella constituting an embodiment of our invention and having the cover removed therefrom; Fig. 2 is a similar view showing certain of the parts being folded; Fig. 3 is a similar view showing the rods and the stays being arranged in their linal folded position; Fig. l is an enlarged elevation showing a part of the rod and the runner slidable upon the same; Fig. 5 is a longitudinal section showing a part of the rod and the runner; Fig. 6 is an enlarged elevation showing the connection between the separable seetions of the rod; Fig. 7 is an enlarged longitudinal section showing the adjacent ends of the separable sections and the means for connecting them; Fig. 8 is an enlarged side elevation showing the pivoted connec tion between the rib sections or members and the stays; Fig. 9 is a plan view of the parts illustrated in Fig. S; Fig. l0 is an enlarged side elevation showing `the inner end of an outer rib member of modified form; Fig. ll is an enlarged elevation of a part of the rod showing the adjacent ends of the flexibly connected sections and having a part in longitudinal section; F 12 is a longitudinal section of the parts illustrated in. Fig. l1; and Fig. 13 is an enlarged elevation showing `the adjacent ends of the flexibly connected rod sections in a folded position.

Before proceeding to a more detailed explanation of our invention it should be ':learly understood that while the same is partieularly useful in connection with umbrellas, it can also be advantageously applied to other similar devices such for example, as parasols or sun-shades.

ln the accompanying drawings we have illustrated a type of our invention in which the ribs are of circular cross section, whilel the stays are of the conventional paragon kind and are of U-section, it will be seen that we can employ either forni or rib or stay as desired. This detail of construct-ion as well as others of those set forth herewith, can be varied in accordance with individual preference and special conditions, without of the link longitudinally of the section 12 forced manually into the part 17 and out of slot 25.

departing from the underlying spirit of our invention, and we do not wish to limit ourselves to such constructive details.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, we provide an umbrella rod 10 con sisting of a plurality of sections preferably three in number. In the form of the device shown for example, in the accompanying drawings, the rod consists of the sections 11, 12 and 13. rlhe section 11 at the free end, has a handle 14 of aiiy suitable form, and the section 13 which carries the folding frame 16, has at the extremity a ferrule 15. 7e prefer to fashion the umbrella rod from hollow tubing as this permits of a construction that is both light and strong. The section 11 has a constricted extension or part 17 which is likewise hollow and may be secured within the end of the section by means of a rivet 18 or in any other convenient manner. The part 17 has a bifurcated end in which is pivotally mounted an ear 19 by means of a pivot pin o-r rivet 20. The free end of the ear has secured thereto a link 21 preferably fashioned by bending upon itself a strip or band of metal so that the link has a slot 22 extending longitudinally thereof. rlhe link is rotatably arranged within the rod section 12 and has the sides pivoted to the ear 19 by means of a pivot pin or rivet 23. i cross shaft 24 extends through the section 12 and is located in the slot 22 so that it constitutes a stop to limit the movement and to prevent the link from being withdrawn from the section. The ear 19 permits tlie sections 11 and 12 to be folded together as is shown most clearly in Fig. 13, the ear forming a. double-jo-inted connection between the sections to aline and hold the sections together. The part 17 is inserted within the section 12 until the ends of the section are in juxtaposition, the link sliding within the section 12 when the latter is forced home upon the part 17.

The pait'17 has a slot 25 through which projects the curved end 27 of a keeper 26 located within the part 17 and having the end 28 riveted in a suitable opening of the part. The keeper is resilient and has an offset 29 engaging at the inside of the wall of the part 17, whereby the keeper tends to maintain a normal projected position at the rlllie rod section 12 has a slot 30 through which the end 27 of the keeper projects when the sections 11 and 12 are assembled to lock the parts in position. It will be understood that the keeper can be engagement with the slot 30, so that the rod sections can be disengaged.

' At the end remote from the section 11, the rod section 12 has a constricted extension or i 32 or the like. The part 31 is formed so that it'will fit into the open end of the rod section 13 and it has a keeper 33 similar to the keeper 26 and having the end 34 normally projecting through a slot 35 of the part 31. The keeper, further, has the end 36 riveted in a suitable opening of the part 31 and has an extension 37 engaging at the inside of the part to hold the end 34 normally projected through the slot 35. The rod section 13 has a slot 33 through which the end 34 of the keeper can project to lock the rod sections together when they are assembled.

l/Ve employ a runner 39 movable slidably upon the rod and having at the lower end a flange 4() folded back upon itself and having the edge 41 at the opposite end outwardly disposed. Adjacent to the edge 41 the runner is formed into a bead 42. A. notch 43 is rigidly secured upon the runner near the upper end thereof and has recesses 44 to receive the ends of the frame stays 45 in the usual manner, the stays having eyes through which a tying wire 46 passes to secure the stays pivotally in place. A cushion ring 47 of rubber or other suitable resilient material is mounted upon the upper end of the runner, between the edge 41 and the notch, the cushion ring engaging the bead 42 which serves to assist in holding it iii place. The section 13 has located therein a spring keeper 48 having the end 49 riveted in a suitable opening of the section and having an extension 50 engaging at the inside of the section 13 to hold the end 51 of the keeper normally projected through a slot 52 of the section. The end 51 of the keeper has a recess 53 adapted to engage a cross bar or stop 54 formed in a cut away part 55 of the runner. When the keeper 43 engages the stop 54 the runner is held in a c position such that the umbrella is open or spread as will appear more clearly hereinafter. A flexible guard strip 56 is arranged longitudinally of the keeper and has one end secured between the runner and the flange 40 and has the other end positioned in a suitable recess 57 of the notch of the ruimer. The flexible guard extends longitudinally of the cut away part 55 and permits the keeper to be displaced from engagement with the stop 54 without injury to the hand of the operator.

Near the ferrule end, the section 15 of the rod has the fixed notch 58. In the recesses 59 of this notch are pivotally mounted the ends of the inner rib members 60. These have the outer extremities 61 turned back and arranged substantially parallel to the rib. The rib and the end 61 are downwardly curved to forni seats 62 at the bends which receive and support the outer rib members 63. These terminate in the usual ball tips 64 and have eyes 65 to which the material of the cover can be sewed or otherwise secured. The outer rib members 63 have the inner ends bent to form hooks constituting bearings 66 at which are pivotally secured joints G7 preferably fashioned by bending suitably formed pieces upon themselves. The joints are secured at the parts (36 by rivet pins 68 or the like. The stay rods l5 at the outer ends have brackets G9 movably secured to the joints 67 by means ot rivet pins 70 or the like.

Each inner rib member (30 and its rearwardly disposed end Gl at corresponffling opposite points have rigidly secured thereto sleeves 7 1 and 72 brazed or otherwise tastened thereon. These sleeves have downwardly disposed ears 73. Each outer rih member G3 has a similar sleeve 7st4 secured thereto which likewise has downwardly disposed ears and is located between the sleeves 71 and 72. A rivet pin 75 is passed through the ears to attach the outer rib member pivotally to the inner rib member. Each ol the outer rib members has rigidly secui'ed thereto a sleeve 76 having a downwardly disposed part 77 which carries a button or projection 7S adapted to engage at the end (St of the corresponding` inner rib member Vwhen the umbrella is spread, as is shown most clearly in Figs. S and 9. This projection 7S constitutes a locking stop to hold the rib members extended. It can be forced past the end (il ot' the inner rib member to assume a position under the same, as the rib members ha ve a normal resiliency due to the material ot which they are constructed. To fold the outer rib back upon the inner rib member it is necessary to torce the locking stop upwardly beyond the end (Sl. ',lhis can be aecomplished without ditliculty by .manual pressure, but the stop a'tlords su'tlicient resistance so that gusts oit wind or other accidental occurrences are not apt to disengage the frame when the umbrella is open.

Each bracket G9 is fashioned 'trom sheet or plate metal folded upon itsel'l so that the sides SO ot the bracket can be pivoted at the outer sides of the joints (37. The end (39 ot the stay ll5 is 'flattened and extends between the sides of the bracket and the side o't the joint G7 and is riveted between the sides ot the joint by the rivet pins 70. This construction materially strengthens the connection between the stay and the rib.

The rod section ll has a spring keeper 8l of the usual kind and which is adapted to engage the runner to hold the same in its lower-most position, that is, a position such that the umbrella is closed.

W hen the umbrella is in use the rod sections are assembled and the rib members are extended or alined, so that the locking stops engage innlerncath the. end (3l ot the inner rib members. their the umbrella is opened the ruimer' is arranged so that the keeper 48 engages the stop 54. The ribs are then spread and are held in position by the stays 45. then it is desired to close the umbrella thc runner is released from the keeper t8 and moved to engagement with the keeper Sl. When it 'is desired to told the umbrella it is held partly closed and thc outer rib members are then 'folded back against the inner rib members. The runner is now moved into engagement with the tixed notch, the llexiblc guard being held pressed against the runner so that the latter can move over the keeper t8 without being held by the latter. then the runner is positioned against the lixcd notch the inner rib members can swing outwardly against the rod section lil and as the outer rib members have been held back against the inner rib members, the ribs are held against the rib section 13 and in compact term. lI`he rod sections are now taken apart and with the tolded lrame can be placed in a suitable receptacle or cover. lhc cushion rings 4157 permit the runner to be brought sharply against the lixed notch without injury to either et these parts.

The cover may be oiE any suitable form or such as is usually employed in umbrellas or like devices and may be attached to the trame in any convenient manner. In Fig. 11.0 is shown a modilied torm of thc outer rib member. This member is ot cross U-section and has at the inner end a bracket S2 having an ear $15 at the extremity, which is pivoted to the joint (37. 'lhc bracket has a turther ear S-l: which is pivote/d between the ears ot' the sleeves 7l. and 72.

I'Iaving thus descrilied our invention` we claim as new and desire to secure by lietters Patent:-

l. In an umbrella, a rod termed in sections, one ot said sections beinghollow, the other oit said sections having a part adapted to be inserted in said hollow section, a slotted link movable within said hollow section, a pin extending` through the slot ot the link and limiting movement ther-cot. a doubly jointed connection between said link and said part, and a keeper for holding said sections togcther when said part is inserted within said hollow section.

2. In an umbrella, a rod :termed in scctions, one ot said sections being hollow, the other ot said sections having' av part adapted to be inserted in said hollow section, aslotted link, an ear pivotally connected with said part and said link, a stop engaging the slot of said link whereby said link has a limited movement within said hollow scction, and a normally projected spring keeper carried by said part, said hollow section having a slot adapted to receive said keeper when the same is j'n'ojecttal, 'whereby said sections are held together when said part is inserted within said hollow section.

3. In an umbrella, a rod formed in sections, one of said sections being hollow, the other of said sections having a part adapted to be inserted in said hollow section, a strip bent upon itself to form a slotted link, an ear pivotally secured between the ends of said strip and pivotally connected with said part, a pin extending transversely of said hollow section at the inside thereof and between the sides of said link, whereby said link has a limited movement within said hollow section, and a keeper carried by said part and serving to hold said sections together when said part is inserted within said hollow section.

In an umbrella, ribs each consisting of -an inner member having its end rearwardly disposed and an outer member pivoted to the inner member a short distance from its end and adapted when extended to rest against the bend formed by the rearwardly disposed end, and a. brace pivotally connected with the inner end of the outer member.

5. In an umbrella, a frame comprising ribs each consisting of an inner rib member having the outer end rearwardly bent and offset, and an outer rib member pivotally mounted between the extremity of said rearwardly disposed end and said inner rib member, whereby said outer rib member is movably arranged between said inner rib member and said rearwardly disposed end thereof, stays each pivotally connected with the inner end of one of said outer rib members, said outer rib members when extended seating at the junctions of said inner rib members and their rearwardly disposed ends, and locking attachments carried by said outer rib members and adapted frictionally to engage said ends of said inner rib members to hold said members extended.

6. In an umbrella, a frame comprising ribs consisting of inner rib members having the ends rearwardly disposed and offset, whereby bends are formed, said bends being downwardly disposed, and outer rib members each arranged between one of said inner rib members and its rearwardly disposed end, means for pivotally mounting each of said outerrrib members between one of said inner rib members and the extremity of its rearwardly disposed end, theA inner extremity of each of said outer rib members extending inwardly beyond the extremity of said rearwardly disposed end of the corresponding inner rib member, a runner, stays pivoted upon said runner, and a joint connecting each of said stays with the inner end of one of said outer rib members, said outer rib members having studs adapted to engage under said ends of said inner rib members to hold said members extended.

7. In an umbrella, sectional and hinged ribs, the outer section being hinged a short distance from its end, sta-ys, brackets at the ends of said stays and having spaced sides, said stays having the ends constricted and extending between said spaced sides of said brackets,and joints having spaced sides arranged between said ends of said stays and said sides of said brackets and pivoted thereto, said joints being pivotally connected with the outer rib member.

8. In an umbrella, a frame comprising ribs each consisting of an inner rib member and an outer rib member pivoted thereto, said outer rib members having studs, said inner rib members having offset parts adapted to be engaged by said studs to hold said rib members extended, said parts being normally resilient to permit said studs to be forced past the said offset parts.

9. In an umbrella, a rod, a fixed notch thereon, folding ribs pivoted .at said fixed notch, a runner provided with a notch and slidable longitudinally of said rod, stays pivoted to the notch of the runner and pivotally connected with said ribs, said ruimer at the end adjacent to said fixed notch having a bead and an outwardly disposed edge, and an annular cushion member mounted upon said runner at said bead and said outwardly disposed edge.

In testimony whereof we have signed our names to this specification in t-he presence of two subscribing witnesses.

RICHARD L. SUSEMIHL. THEODOR SUSEM-IHL.

lVitnesses CARL J. D. VALTER, WVM. H. MARQUAND. 

